University of Florida - Loss of State Matching Funds Programs

UF officials are working to cope with the loss of two state-funded gift matching programs eliminated by the Florida Legislature in the most recent state budget.

More than $75 million in state money, which would have matched donor contributions to UF through the Alec P. Courtelis Facilities Enhancement Challenge Grant Program and the University Major Gifts Program, now hangs in the balance, according to UF officials.

Full-text article by Travis Pillow is available via the Independent Florida Alligator, 5.27.08.